Phenomena and Processes

Cellular Mechanotransduction

The process by which cells convert mechanical stimuli into a chemical response. It can occur in both cells specialized for sensing mechanical cues such as MECHANORECEPTORS, and in parenchymal cells whose primary function is not mechanosensory.

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Abstract

The process by which cells convert mechanical stimuli into a chemical response. It can occur in both cells specialized for sensing mechanical cues such as MECHANORECEPTORS, and in parenchymal cells whose primary function is not mechanosensory.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Mechanosensory Transduction
  • Mechanotransduction, Cellular
  • Signal Transduction, Mechanical
  • Mechanical Signal Transduction
  • Transduction, Mechanosensory

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Signal Transduction (1973-2002)

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  1. G01w.154.090w.500w
  2. G02.111.820w.580w
  3. G04.835w.580w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cellular Mechanotransduction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D040542. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D040542
  2. Cellular Mechanotransduction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanotransduction
  3. Cellular Mechanotransduction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11936292